AsthmaNCT06504758
The Effects of Breathing Exercises and Postural Exercises in Young Adults With Asthma.
A study testing Breathing Retraining Program and Postural Exerises Program (Stretching and Strengthening Exercises) in people with Asthma, run by Yeditepe University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of breathing exercises and postural exercises via telerehabilitation on respiratory parameters, posture, and quality of life in young adults with asthma. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 25 years, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- Asthma
- What is being tested?
- Breathing Retraining Program and Postural Exerises Program (Stretching and Strengthening Exercises)
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 12 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 24 Jul 2024to 27 Sep 2024
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 25 years
- Women only
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Voluntary participation in research.
- Patients in young adults (18-26 years old)
- Stable asthma.
- Modified Medical Counsel Research Dyspnea Test (mMRC) is 2 and above
- To stay consistent with an exercise program.
Who cannot join
- Being younger than 18 years old.
- Patients with severe asthma.
- Modified Medical Counsel Research Dyspnea Test (mMRC) is below 2
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: The Effects of Breathing Exercises and Postural Exercises Via Telerehabilitation on Respiratory Parameters, Posture, and Quality of Life in Young Adults With Asthma.
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of breathing exercises and postural exercises via telerehabilitation on respiratory parameters, posture, and quality of life in young adults with asthma.
Read the detailed description
12 young adult (18-25 years old) individuals diagnosed with asthma participated in our study (all female). All of the participants are University students.
Participants included in the study were evaluated with Asthma Control Test, Mini Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire, International Physical Activity Questionnaire (short form) via Google Forms; Sit to Stand Test, Respiratory Rate per Minute and Oxygen Saturation were assessed at Yeditepe University Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Laboratory both at baseline and at the end of the 5th week. Breathing and postural exercises were given to the participants for the duration of 5 weeks.
- Conditions
- Asthma
- Being tested
- Breathing Retraining Program, Postural Exerises Program (Stretching and Strengthening Exercises)
- Keywords
- Asthma, Young Adults, Breathing Exercises, Postural Exercises, Quality of Life, Posture, Asthma Control, Telerehabilitation, Oxygen Saturation, Respiratory Rate per Minute
- Medical subject headings
- Asthma
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Breathing Retraining ProgramOther
- 1st to 5th week - Breathing Retraining 10 repetitions (Pursed Lip Breathing, Diaphragmatic Breathing)
- Two days / a week The total duration of 5 weeks.
Postural Exerises Program (Stretching and Strengthening Exercises)Other
- TheraBand® or Free Weight
- 1st week - neck isometrics, chin tuck, SCM - upper trapezius - pectoral major stretching, scapular retraction without weight, rowing with yellow TheraBand®, wall squat / mini squat (5 repetitions - 15 second hold for stretching exercises, 10 repetitions for strengthening exercises)
- 2nd and 3rd week - same exercises (5 repetitions - 15 second hold for stretching exercises, 15 repetitions for strengthening exercises)
- 4th and 5th week - same exercises (10 repetitions - 15 second hold for stretching exercises, 20 repetitions for strengthening exercises)
- Two days / a week,The total duration of 5 weeks
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Study Group | Experimental | 12 young adults patients diagnosed with asthma. Receives: Other: Breathing Retraining Program; Other: Postural Exerises Program (Stretching and Strengthening Exercises) |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Mini - Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire (AQLQ)
It is a test that measures health related quality of life in adults.
Measured: 5 weeks
New York Posture Scale
There are 13 body alignment sections to general postural alignment. Includes posterior views of the head, shoulders, spine, hips, feet, and arches, and lateral (left side) views of the chest, shoulders, upper back, torso, abdomen, and lower back. Ratings were given as 5 (correct posture), 3 (minor deviation), or 1 (minor deviation).
Measured: 5 weeks
Asthma Control Test
It is a questionnaire that consists of 5 topics referring to the daytime and nocturnal symptoms of past 4 weeks which are activity limitation, shortness of breath, awaking due to asthma symptoms, reliever medication and global judgment of asthma.
Measured: 5 weeks
International Physical Activity Questionnaire - Short Form (IPAQ-SF)
It aims to evaluate physical activity across different nations in adults aged 18-65 years.
Measured: 5 weeks
Oxygen Saturation
It is important to monitor current oxygen saturation due to the nature of oxygen consumption in the body.
Measured: 5 weeks
Respiratory Rate Per Minute
The normal value of respiratory rate is roughly 12-16 breaths per minute.
Measured: 5 weeks
Sit to Stand Test
Quadriceps muscle endurance will be evaluated with this test.
Measured: 5 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted17 Jul 2024
- Study start24 Jul 2024
- Primary completion27 Sep 2024
- Study completion27 Sep 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for AsthmaStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 12 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Yeditepe University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Elif Develi, Yeditepe University
- Investigators
- Irmak Sıla Çetinel, Principal investigator, Yeditepe UniversityElmas Teker, Principal investigator, Yeditepe UniversityBeyda Ceyran, Principal investigator, Yeditepe University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06504758
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- IrmakC
- Status last verified
- Jan 2026
- First submitted
- 4 Jul 2024
- Last updated
- 14 Jan 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 14 Jan 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effects of Breathing Exercises and Postural Exercises Via Telerehabilitation on Respiratory Parameters, Posture, and Quality of Life in Young Adults With Asthma.
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06504758
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- IrmakC
- Conditions
- Asthma
- Keywords
- Asthma, Young Adults, Breathing Exercises, Postural Exercises, Quality of Life, Posture, Asthma Control, Telerehabilitation
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 12 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Yeditepe UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 24 Jul 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 27 Sep 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 27 Sep 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 17 Jul 2024 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of breathing exercises and postural exercises via telerehabilitation on respiratory parameters, posture, and quality of life in young adults with asthma.
Detailed description
12 young adult (18-25 years old) individuals diagnosed with asthma participated in our study (all female). All of the participants are University students.
Participants included in the study were evaluated with Asthma Control Test, Mini Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire, International Physical Activity Questionnaire (short form) via Google Forms; Sit to Stand Test, Respiratory Rate per Minute and Oxygen Saturation were assessed at Yeditepe University Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Laboratory both at baseline and at the end of the 5th week. Breathing and postural exercises were given to the participants for the duration of 5 weeks.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Study Group | Experimental | Other: Breathing Retraining Program, Other: Postural Exerises Program (Stretching and Strengthening Exercises)12 young adults patients diagnosed with asthma. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 25 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Voluntary participation in research.
- Patients in young adults (18-26 years old)
- Stable asthma.
- Modified Medical Counsel Research Dyspnea Test (mMRC) is 2 and above
- To stay consistent with an exercise program.
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Being younger than 18 years old.
- Patients with severe asthma.
- Modified Medical Counsel Research Dyspnea Test (mMRC) is below 2
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Breathing Retraining Program* 1st to 5th week - Breathing Retraining 10 repetitions (Pursed Lip Breathing, Diaphragmatic Breathing) * Two days / a week The total duration of 5 weeks. | Other | Study Group |
| Postural Exerises Program (Stretching and Strengthening Exercises)* TheraBand® or Free Weight * 1st week - neck isometrics, chin tuck, SCM - upper trapezius - pectoral major stretching, scapular retraction without weight, rowing with yellow TheraBand®, wall squat / mini squat (5 repetitions - 15 second hold for stretching exercises, 10 repetitions for strengthening exercises) * 2nd and 3rd week - same exercises (5 repetitions - 15 second hold for stretching exercises, 15 repetitions for strengthening exercises) * 4th and 5th week - same exercises (10 repetitions - 15 second hold for stretching exercises, 20 repetitions for strengthening exercises) * Two days / a week,The total duration of 5 weeks | Other | Study Group |
Primary outcome
Mini - Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire (AQLQ)
Time frame: 5 weeks
It is a test that measures health related quality of life in adults.
New York Posture Scale
Time frame: 5 weeks
There are 13 body alignment sections to general postural alignment. Includes posterior views of the head, shoulders, spine, hips, feet, and arches, and lateral (left side) views of the chest, shoulders, upper back, torso, abdomen, and lower back. Ratings were given as 5 (correct posture), 3 (minor deviation), or 1 (minor deviation).
Asthma Control Test
Time frame: 5 weeks
It is a questionnaire that consists of 5 topics referring to the daytime and nocturnal symptoms of past 4 weeks which are activity limitation, shortness of breath, awaking due to asthma symptoms, reliever medication and global judgment of asthma.
International Physical Activity Questionnaire - Short Form (IPAQ-SF)
Time frame: 5 weeks
It aims to evaluate physical activity across different nations in adults aged 18-65 years.
Oxygen Saturation
Time frame: 5 weeks
It is important to monitor current oxygen saturation due to the nature of oxygen consumption in the body.
Respiratory Rate Per Minute
Time frame: 5 weeks
The normal value of respiratory rate is roughly 12-16 breaths per minute.
Sit to Stand Test
Time frame: 5 weeks
Quadriceps muscle endurance will be evaluated with this test.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 14 Jan 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Irmak Sıla Çetinel principal investigator
Yeditepe University
Elmas Teker principal investigator
Yeditepe University
Beyda Ceyran principal investigator
Yeditepe University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Breathing Retraining Program and Postural Exerises Program (Stretching and Strengthening Exercises) in people with Asthma, run by Yeditepe University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 14 Jan 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Mini - Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire (AQLQ) (time frame: 5 weeks). The study lists 7 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 14 Jan 2026.